Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

**DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Monday, June 24, 2024, or until filledAT 12:00 NOON

Qualifications: 1. Bachelors degree in Speech/Language Pathology/Communication Disordersfrom an accredited educational institution. 2. Certification in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida and/orlicensure in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida, Department ofProfessional Regulations. 3. Acceptance into a graduate program in Speech/LanguagePathology/Communication Disorders is required prior to expiration of temporarycertificate. 4. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge about assessment and remediation of speech/languageimpairments. Knowledge of federal, state and county guidelines related toimplementation of the speech/language impaired program. Ability of function as amember of the educational team. Strong desire to work with children. Knowledge ofcurrent educational research, especially in the field of speech pathology. Basicunderstanding and knowledge of current technology in the field. Ability to workeffectively with students, peers, administrators, community agencies, parents, andothers. Must be able to travel to various schools.

Reports To: Principal and Program Supervisor

Job Goal: To provide a comprehensive program for students who are referred to thespeech/language impaired program.

Performance Responsibilities: Planning/Preparation: 1. Establish long- and short-range plans based on student needs and consistentwith District and state requirements. 2. Select materials to support learning objectives and meet the needs of studentswith diverse backgrounds and special needs. 3. Plan a therapy program for eligible students including implementation andannual review of Individual Education Plan (IEP). 4. Participate in school level child study teams as appropriate. 5. Provide statistical information for program planning, such as FTE information,severity rating data, end of year reports, matriculation reports, screening results,and other relevant data. 6. Schedule students for the speech/language impaired program taking intoaccount the total educational setting. 7. Order materials and supplies for program implementation.

Classroom Management 8. Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment. 9. Arrange furniture and/or space to facilitate consultation, assessment, andinstruction. 10. Use time efficiently. 11. Manage materials and equipment effectively. 12. Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures. 13. Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be activelyinvolved in the learning process.

Assessment/Evaluation 14. Identify students who have speech and/or language impairments throughscreening and/or diagnostic assessments. 15. Determine eligibility for the speech/language impaired program. 16. Analyze/interpret results of screening or diagnostic assessments. 17. Assist the audiologist in conducting hearing screenings and in medical follow-upfor referred students.

Student Instructional Engagement 18. Demonstrate respect for diverse cultures and with diverse needs. 19. Accept and value students from diverse cultures and with diverse needs. 20. Use and understanding of learning and human development to provide apositive learning environment which supports the intellectual, person, and socialdevelopment of students. 21. Demonstrate knowledge of techniques and instruments used to diagnosespeech/language impairments. 22. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of speech/language pathology. 23. Apply principles of learning and effective teaching. 24. Conduct a therapy program for eligible students including implementation andannual review of the Individual Education Plan. 25. Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet studentsneeds. 26. Use strategies appropriate for working with students from d verse backgrounds. 27. Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriateintervention, referral, or reporting action.

Technology 28. Use technology resources effectively. 29. Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning. 30. Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and shareinformation. 31. Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources. 32. Explore and evaluate new technologies and their educational impact. 33. Use technology to review student assessment data. 34. Use technology for administrative tasks.

Collaboration 35. Consult with parents, teachers, principals, and others as appropriate concerninggeneral guidelines of speech and language development and specifically aboutstudents enrolled in the program. 36. Use effective, positive communication skills. 37. Interpret educational policies, programs, and procedures relative to thespeech/language program. 38. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals,students, parents, and community. 39. Establish maintain a positive collaborative relationship with the studentsfamilies to increase student achievement.

Professional Learning 40. Provide information and/or in-service to teachers, administrators, and otherschool staff. 41. Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills. 42. Conduct a personal assessment periodically to determine professionaldevelopment needs. 43. Participate in school data collection of input on principals performanceassessment program.

Professional Responsibilities 44. Prepare and maintain audit files on all speech/language impaired students. 45. Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code ofEthics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida. 46. Perform and fulfill professional responsibilities. 47. Demonstrate attention to punctuality, attendance, records, and reports. 48. Maintain confidentiality of student and other professional information. 49. Exercise appropriate professional judgment. 50. Comply with policies, procedures, and programs. 51. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of thisposition.

Student Growth and Achievement 52. Ensure that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate forage group and/or student program classification.

Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds offorce as frequently as needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the Districts approved compensationplan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established bythe District.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boardspolicy on evaluation of personnel.**